The Britannica Guide to Inventions That Changed the Modern World

Book Overview

The intrinsic quality of an invention is that it changes the status quo. The innovations highlighted in this book have done so in a most dramatic, memorable, or effective fashion. Through engaging narrative and accompanying images, this volume gives readers a deeper appreciation for the inventions that have made their lives easier, better, or more aesthetically pleasing.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1615300201
• ISBN13: 9781615300204
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Rosen Education Service
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12